I'm living in Davao and I'm planning on flying to Manila just to buy my first ever LV (which is basically a Damier Speedy 30 - Ebony)... I really want to experience the "LV Experience".. you know, entering the store, meeting your SA and stuff.. But I never expected that the prices are higher than that of eLux and it really sucks big time!! Now, Plan A (which is going to Manila) is not gonna happen coz It's really expensive.. so here's my other plans:

Plan B: Go to Hong Kong. Buy a Speedy. (I've read that it's cheaper in HK)
Plan C: Go to Singapore. Buy a Speedy. (I dunno, maybe Singapore's cheaper than in HK)
Plan E: Order via eLux but ship the package to my aunt's house in Calif. And then my aunt would send it to me here in the Phils. (I'm hope I won't end up in this situation... I want to experience first hand shopping!!!)

What do you think guys? Which plan is the most convenient??? Coz I'm thinking that if i'd go to HK or S'pore, the fare would kill me. What if Fare to HK or S'pore + Speedy price from eLux = Speedy price in Manila?

im so to see so many Pinoys in the LV Forum. maybe we should start a little group of our own in the LV Clubhouse

Correct! > i think the whole experience of purchasing your very first LV is still worth the extra $$$ spending more in order to save doesn't make sense in this situation. buy it from Manila. im sure you'll be back in no time

im so to see so many Pinoys in the LV Forum. maybe we should start a little group of our own in the LV Clubhouse

Correct! > i think the whole experience of purchasing your very first LV is still worth the extra $$$ spending more in order to save doesn't make sense in this situation. buy it from Manila. im sure you'll be back in no time

Yeah.. i've thought of that too.. I've made some calculations and going abroad is def more expensive than buying it in Manila. So, I'm back to Plan A.. Maybe i'll just call LV (in Greenbelt) and set some reservations.. Baka pagdating ko dun, walang stock ang Speedy.. yikes!

buti pa nga! i think its a good idea to call in advance. you might even get them to put one aside for you as for heat stamping, im pretty sure they offer that service in Manila too. unless they can do it on the spot or within the day, you normally have to wait a couple of days or up to a week.

Correct!, like what deluxeduck said, the shopping experience is priceless, plus when you buy it in Manila, you can start to establish a relationship with your SA, which can be favorable for you in the long run. Good luck!

Yeah.. i've thought of that too.. I've made some calculations and going abroad is def more expensive than buying it in Manila. So, I'm back to Plan A.. Maybe i'll just call LV (in Greenbelt) and set some reservations.. Baka pagdating ko dun, walang stock ang Speedy.. yikes!

Anyway, does the LV store in Manila offers hotstamping?

Hot-stamping in LUGGAGE TAGS? YES
Hot-stamping with WALLETS, AGENDA and BAGS? NO

@ Correct! - Damier Speedy 30 costs S$ 1030 here in Singapore (incl. 7% GST) so it's about Php30,900. If it's 32k in Manila then you can only save about 3k. Besides, nothing beats the feeling of walking out the boutique with the brown paper bag.

Correct!, like what deluxeduck said, the shopping experience is priceless, plus when you buy it in Manila, you can start to establish a relationship with your SA, which can be favorable for you in the long run. Good luck!

@ Correct! - Damier Speedy 30 costs S$ 1030 here in Singapore (incl. 7% GST) so it's about Php30,900. If it's 32k in Manila then you can only save about 3k. Besides, nothing beats the feeling of walking out the boutique with the brown paper bag.

Yeah.. I want to feel that.. "walking out the boutique with the brown paper bag."... Cool...

hi! another pinay here. i saw an article recently on either philstar or inquirer about this luxury bag re-seller (lv, chanel, gucci, etc.) in white plains (?). or the other one mentioned in baghag's blog, www.tresormakati.com. baka mahal pa rin but might be good to check out, right?

hi! another pinay here. i saw an article recently on either philstar or inquirer about this luxury bag re-seller (lv, chanel, gucci, etc.) in white plains (?). or the other one mentioned in baghag's blog, www.tresormakati.com. baka mahal pa rin but might be good to check out, right?

tresormakati, i believe is owned by chicingenue her user id w/c also ALVA member. hows her price?? okey lang ba?